![]() Beaded accents include silver beads, opalescent paillettes, black pebble beads and clear balls. Threads used include pearl cotton in two weights, Au ver a Soie d'Alger silk, four different Kreinik metallics, tangerine Rachelette, and red Fine Velour. TEACHER PROVIDES: Complete kit that includes all materials needed to execute the design except stretcher frame, comprehensive instruction booklet, and colored photograph of the model with four detailed views. To demonstrate proper laying of plied threads and other ways to refine canvas skills in some of the stitch treatments used. To discuss stitch variations and how to derive unusual stitch treatments for a design.Ħ. To discuss ways to develop "atmosphere" in a piece - snow scene here.ĥ. To share ways to develop formulas for repeated elements like the leaves.Ĥ. To discuss ways to develop appropriate borders and backgrounds for designs.ģ. To introduce students to appropriate ways to adapt from non-embroidered sources.Ģ. PREWORK: The border outlines must be worked prior to class. The addition of appropriate borders and how to develop them will also be discussed. In addition to creating an elegant design, students will also learn some guidelines about pattern development and control in class. The cardinal itself has always had special appeal to bird fanciers, and the architectural details made this scene particularly appropriate for a canvas interpretation. The others have all been popular designs, and he is well known in embroidery circles today due to the exposure given to his work by KD Artistry and successive needlework companies. ![]() This is the fourth print of Charley Harper's that I have adapted, with permission, to canvas. The reversible blackwork in the wings is a layered pattern that uses two values of red to produce a soft shaded effect. Web and Burden stitch are also used along with Stem stitch to achieve the soft curves needed in the leaves and the bird. Some variations of familiar stitches such as Old Florentine and Hungarian are used in the birdbath. Some original patterning is used in the border treatments of the design and in a few accent areas. Two formulas are used to add scattered frosted leaves. The outlines will be stitched ahead to make class time more productive.įour metallics combine with silks, cotton pearl cotton and floss, velour, Rachelette, and several types of beads to produce a glittering winter setting for the bird as he "cleans and preens his flying machine." Techniques explored include couching, blackwork, and beading. ![]() This "skinny dipping" cardinal is framed in a circular border and mat embellished with two original open canvas treatments. Course Description: Who can resist the whimsical charm of Charley Harper whose unique graphic wildlife subjects adapt well to canvas.
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